As small business owners, we have enough on our plates without worrying about the latest and greatest gadget that comes out every month. The good news is, we don’t have to. This conversation I had back in the spring with Sven Mogelgaard of Byte Slaves Computingprovides some insights about how to stay on top of what’s most important while not getting distracted by bright shiny objects. We also talk … [Read more...]
Social Media & the Introvert’s Advantage with Rachel Parker
Social media has been one of the greatest inventions to ever hit the introvert world. We can engage with people on our own terms, forming relationships more intentionally and deciding when we want to take the online to offline. It can, however, become overwhelming and sometimes take over our valuable business development time. My guest for this podcast shares insights as to how introverts can … [Read more...]
Smart Self-Publishing with Toni V. Martin
I know from numerous conversations that lots of you have a book inside, waiting to come out. But you might not be sure how to get started, or which path - traditional or self-publishing - is right for you. There's a lot of information out there, but much of it is far from neutral. This podcast interview with Toni V. Martin gives us some solid advice for considering which path is right for you, and … [Read more...]
Ten Reflections on Entrepreneurship, Three Years Into the Journey
How often to do you get an opportunity to step back and reflect on your journey? I accepted an invitation to do just that recently, when a Canadian university student requested an interview for a class she was taking on entrepreneurship. Her long list of questions took some time to complete. I felt like I was tracing the history of my business, recalling turning points and epiphanies. The process … [Read more...]
Why I Learn Best In My PJs
You know the drill. The day opens with a breakfast of bagels, muffins and oranges (I mean, really... does anyone at an event actually take the time to peel and eat an orange?!), with a side of small talk while you juggle your teeny tiny paper plate and lukewarm coffee. Someone who has no right to be so peppy first thing in the morning welcomes you from the stage. You take your seat, making sure … [Read more...]
What to Do When You Have a Yucky, Mucky, Sucky Day
There's a fabulous 2003 episode of "Sex and the City" that tells the sad tale of a poorly implemented break-up. Carrie, our lead protagonist, awakes after an evening with her boyfriend to find herself alone with a post-it note that says, "I'm sorry, I can't, don't hate me." She takes the note to breakfast with her gal pals, seething with anger and disgust. At some point, she decides that … [Read more...]
How to Have a Wicked Start in Business with Bryan Janeczko
All entrepreneurs know how important it is to get off to a good start in their business. Today I’m talking with a visionary who wants your start to not just be good, but wicked good. Bryan Janeczko is the mastermind behind Wicked Start, an online platform designed to help small business owners and early-stage entrepreneurs realize their dreams of starting a business. Bryan has … [Read more...]
Building a Biz from the Ground Up: Tea Time with Amy Lawrence
What do you do when you have a huge AH HA! moment and no idea how to make it happen? You draw on your passion and find great people to support your dream. That’s what Amy Lawrence did, and in this edition of The introvert Entrepreneur podcast, she shares her story and lessons learned along the way about being an introvert owning a brick-and-mortar business. After spending 11 years as a teacher, … [Read more...]
The Shocking Truth About Being an Entrepreneur
For those of us who have started our own businesses, I'd venture to guess few have stopped and actually looked up the literal meaning of the word "entrepreneur." A recent Power Chicks International event inspired me to do just that. Here's what I found: Entrepreneur: a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk. … [Read more...]
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